Sales Development Representative Data Licensing

About the Opportunity:
Shutterstocks Data Licensing division is accelerating its expansion across AI technology enterprise and developer ecosystems. To support this growth we are hiring a highly motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help drive pipeline generation and strategic customer engagement across high-potential markets. This role is ideal for someone excited by outbound prospecting emerging AI technologies and building relationships with innovative companies. As an SDR you will play a critical role in identifying and qualifying new business opportunities while partnering closely with Account Directors to expand Shutterstocks presence across the AI and enterprise landscape. The ideal candidate is curious proactive highly organized and energized by connecting with prospective customers in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment.

The Day to Day

• Develop and execute outbound prospecting strategies across AI technology enterprise and developer-focused accounts

• Identify research and engage prospective customers through email phone LinkedIn events and other outbound channels

• Qualify inbound and outbound opportunities by understanding customer initiatives business challenges and technical use cases

• Partner closely with Account Executives on territory strategy account prioritization and pipeline development

• Build targeted prospect lists and execute multi-threaded outreach into key accounts

• Clearly communicate Shutterstocks Data Licensing solutions and value proposition to both technical and business audiences

• Maintain strong CRM hygiene activity tracking and pipeline reporting within Salesforce and sales engagement tools

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing Partnerships and Revenue teams to support campaign execution and lead generation initiatives

• Continuously test and improve messaging outreach strategies and prospecting effectiveness

What Youll Bring

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with senior stakeholders

• Interest in AI machine learning data licensing and emerging technology markets

• Self-starter mentality with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment with a high level of ownership

• Curious coachable and a willingness to learn quickly

• Strong research and problem-solving skills

• Collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a growing sales organization

• Comfort using modern sales technologies CRM platforms and AI tools to improve productivity and effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years of experience in sales development business development recruiting lead generation or other customer-facing roles preferred

• Experience using Salesforce Outreach Salesloft LinkedIn Sales Navigator ZoomInfo or similar platforms

• Exposure to SaaS enterprise technology AI or data-related industries

• Proven ability to work toward performance goals and activity metrics

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred

Why Shutterstock:

• You have a direct impact on the success of the company. Your work matters and is essential to the evolution of our growing AI Business

• Executive leadership cares personally. They prioritize growth and planning your career path with your goals and passions in mind

• Flexibility to work between home and office with everything you need to be successful in both

• A generous and competitive benefits package

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